Chapter 9: A
New Beginning
Vegetasei appeared on the mountain right in front of Gohan.
Well done, my little Saiyan. Now the time has come for you to return to
Chikyuu
but theres something of a problem, Vegetasei said.
What? Gohan asked, concerned.
They were suddenly in the Amethyst Cave.
Gohan, do you know why I had the pendant you gave Bardock? Vegetasei
asked.
No, of course not, Gohan said.
Then Ill tell you.
When Bardock was young, he came here and drank the water at my request. He
only did it because he asked for something in return. He and his wife Romayna wanted a
child that was strong
stronger than any other Saiyan would ever be. I gave him this
wish, because I knew that Goku, or Kakarott, would be this child. Romayna carried Kakarott
longer than most Saiyan women do before putting them into their training pods, therefore
the child grew attached. They sent him on the purging mission to prevent anything other
attachment. Bardock was grateful, though, for a child, though he was not strong at the
time. He Saw what was going to happen to Goku, so he gave me the pendant as a thank you. I
kept it.
Gohan remained silent even after the story was over. He stared into
Vegetaseis sad eyes. She seemed to be very sad all the time
Gohan, I want you to drink from the pool. Please, do not ask for anything in
return, for I am weary and cannot do much. Just drink, Vegetasei said.
Gohan nodded and approached the purple water. He put his hand in and got some
water. He sipped it from his hand and then fell unconscious.
He woke up only moments later. He felt strong
very strong. He felt as though
he could hold up a million planets with one finger.
What
Youre hidden powers were awakened. Thats the secret of the pool.
It gives you powers never before seen
but theres a catch. The power must be
within you already. Bardock was a very perceptive young man when he put his mind to it.
The pool just enhanced this to a new level. This is the same with your strength. You
wont need to become Super-Saiyan. You are now beyond that.
Gohan nodded.
Its time to go home Gohan. But there is something about Chikyuu now
that is wrong, Vegetasei said.
What? Gohan asked.
It is in ruin, my young Saiyan. A creature named Cell has taken over,
enslaving all the people and forcing them to work and such. Your family and friends have
been enslaved
your father has been killed. Gohan, you are the only one able to save
Chikyuu!
Then I have to go now! Please, let
Gohan, Vegetasei whispered, her hand up as indication of silence.
Gohan stopped talking and looked at the spirit of Vegetasei.
Once you find Chikyuu, look for the girl. Look into the pool, Gohan, and see
this girl. When you meet her, keep her close to you. She is your strength. Without her,
your powers are useless, Vegetasei said.
Gohan looked into the pool and saw a girl, sitting in a dark corner with tears on
her face. Gohan looked into the pool, his own eyes watering at this sight, and his tears
fell into the pool.
Vegetasei gasped, Your tears turned the water
blue
What does that mean? Gohan asked.
Good things
but
Vegetasei began.
Whats wrong? Gohan asked.
Back away from the pool, Gohan. It is time to go, Vegetasei said.
Gohan nodded.
Good luck, little Saiyan
Good luck, Vegetasei whispered.
Gohan was transported into the room he saw in the pool. In the corner was the girl
from the scene. She looked up at Gohan and smiled.
I knew youd come. I knew, she said, and fell unconscious.